The Shire of Moora is in the heart of the Central Midlands Region and positioned as the regional service centre. The town of Moora is approximately a 2-hour drive (172km) north of Perth CBD. Moora as a regional centre provides a wealth of key services including banks, supermarkets, schools, regional hospital, doctors and retail shops supporting the local and regional community. The Shire of Moora is a Band 3 local government, employing 55 staff with an annual budget turnover of approximately $9 - $10 million. Key areas of shire functions and activities are broad and diverse, from roads and infrastructure, recreation, parks and culture, childcare, administration and governance, bushfire and emergency services. Strategic focus areas of the Shire of Moora are; Community, Natural & Build Environment / Infrastructure, Local Economy and Business.